Bostleman Enters Toledo Zoo Nature’s Neighborhood Project in 2009 Build Ohio Award Contest

Bostleman is excited to have entered the recently completed Toledo Zoo Nature’s Neighborhood project in the Associated General Contractors 2009 Build Ohio Award Contest. The awards program recognizes members of the AGC of Ohio for excellence in construction. The Nature’s Neighborhood project will be competing with other high-profile Ohio construction projects in the category of, “New Construction Under $7 Million.” Each entry is judged on four project criteria: Meeting the Challenge of a Difficult Job, Excellence in Client Service, Excellence in Project Management, and Innovative Construction Techniques and Materials. The award winners will be announced at the Build Ohio Award Celebration Gala on Friday evening, November 13, 2009, at the Hilton Columbus.

Bostleman previously won the coveted award and the custom-made Build Ohio Statue that comes with it in 2003 for the Trinity Episcopal Church Nave Renewal Project, in 2007 for the Congregation B’nai Israel New Synagogue Project, and in 2008 for the Toledo Hospital Renaissance Project.

For more information on this much anticipated event or other news from the AGC of Ohio, visit their website at http://www.agcohio.com/.

WILL WORK FOR PEANUTS! Toledo Zoo Project Underway…With Help From Louie!

After completing the first two projects of the Toledo Zoo’s Phase I Master Plan (north parking lot renovations and the newly opened Nature’s Neighborhood), Bostleman hit the ground running and has already begun work on the third and final project of Phase I – the elephant/hippo/rhino renovation.

The Toledo Zoo has designated elephants and rhinos as priority species for breeding to aid in the species preservation. To accomplish this, the Zoo’s current indoor/outdoor facilities will be enhanced and enlarged to meet the American Zoo and Aquarium Associations’ requirements for breeding. Work currently in progress includes the bull facility and yard. New and expanded viewing areas will be provided, as well as enrichment and training features.

Not only is the Toledo Zoo and Bostleman excited to get the renovation project underway, but “baby” Louie, is anxious to help keep the project moving. Here, Louie takes time out of his busy day, to show us that he is a safety conscious elephant and wears his hard hat as he over looks the construction project.